License Athletic Trainer- Wilkes- Barre
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Job Description
Location:
Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC)Shift:
Days (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Worker Type:
RegularExemption Status:
YesJob Summary:
Provides care to athletes/patients in a preventive emergency and rehabilitative manner in accordance with Physicians orders and documents such care and treatment in accordance with medical centers/contracted organizations policy. Assists in the development of and conducts educational and community programs that support the Orthopaedics service line.Job Duties:
- Provides Athletic Training Services to Geisinger contracted organizations as assigned.
- Assists with the development implementation and staffing for community events and related programming.
- Provides support by covering other contracted schools or changing assignments.
- Establishes and maintains community relations and provides educational programs for coaches athletes and community members.
- Establishes and updates contracted organization Policy and Procedure manual with annual reviews.
- Performs initial patient assessments and screenings develops and distributes ongoing patient education information.
- Engages in prevention recognition evaluation immediate care rehabilitation and reconditioning of student athlete injuries.
- Uses therapeutic modalities rehabilitation equipment first aid supplies athletic training supplies when warranted.
- Conducts taping wrapping bracing and other preevent preparation.
- Plans implements documents communicates and refers athletes to appropriate medical providers for followup and diagnostic evaluations.
- Acts as a physician extender to the supervising physician within the Musculoskeletal Institute.
- Athletic Trainers assisting in clinic perform medical assistant duties for all patients in addition to the population specific Athletic Training specific duties
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be allinclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any departmentspecific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Position Details:
Any candidate eligible to sit for BOC Boards is encouraged to apply prior to testing date
*$5000 Sign on bonus for eligible candidates*
Hiring Incentive:This position qualifies for a $5000 signon bonus. Certain stipulations do apply.
Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health achieve financial stability and excel both personally and professionally. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. To learn more: of working at Geisinger:
Full benefits (health dental and vision) starting on day one
Three medical plan choices including an expanded network for outofarea employees and dependents
Pretax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) anda health savings account (HSA)
Companypaid life insurance shortterm disability and longterm disability coverage
401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
Up to $5000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
Familyfriendly support including adoption and fertility assistance parental leave pay military leave pay and a free membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare eldercare & pet care. Access free legal guidance mental health visits worklife support digital selfhelp tools and more.
Voluntary benefits including accident critical illness hospital indemnity insurance identity theft protection universal life and pet and legal insurance
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Education:
Bachelors Degree (Required) Masters Degree (Preferred)Experience:
Certification(s) and License(s):
Basic Life Support Certification Default Issuing Body Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification American Heart Association (AHA) Certified Athletic Trainer Default Issuing Body Licensed Athletic Trainer State of PennsylvaniaSkills:
Health Care Policy And Ethics Compliance Interpersonal Communication Physiotherapy Rehab Assessment And Care Rehabilitation Practices/Programs Teamwork Therapeutic TreatmentOUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients our members our students our Geisinger family and our communities.
- KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
- EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
- LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
- INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients our members our community and the nation.
- SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one including vision dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration cooperation and collegiality.
We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.
Employment Type
Full-Time
